Spicy Beef Stir-Fry with Bell Peppers and Broccoli

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

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A quick stir-fry featuring tender strips of beef with crunchy bell peppers and broccoli tossed in a spicy soy-garlic sauce. This Asian-inspired healthy bowl recipe (high protein), ready in about 27 minutes, pairs flank steak, soy sauce, rice vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 3 Asian cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp honey
4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
1/2 tsp red chili flakes
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
2 cups broccoli florets
2, sliced diagonally green onions

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, combine 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp honey, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated ginger, and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes. Marinate for 10 minutes.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add marinated beef strips and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned but still tender. Remove beef and set aside.
Step 3: Add remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the wok, then add 1 sliced red bell pepper and 2 cups broccoli florets. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Step 4: Return beef to the wok, add 2 minced garlic cloves and sliced 2 green onions, stir well and cook for another 1-2 minutes until heated through and fragrant.
Step 5: Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles if desired.